Seashell Trust

Clinical Nurse Trainer

The closing date is 27 February 2026

Job summary

Lead on the development and delivery of clinical training and competency checking to ensure the broader workforce are able to carry out delegable medical procedures required to support the needs of children and young adults at the Seashell Trust Develop and maintain systems to record and review the effectiveness of clinical training and manual handling guidance and risk assessment

Main duties of the job

Designing and delivering high quality clinical training reflecting needs of the current student cohort Develop induction training materials to ensure all contact staff receive robust training in all clinical mandatory areas e.g. BLS and anaphylaxis Support the development of a blended learning approach to clinical training including the content and production of e learning packages and assessment tools Assessment, recording and reporting Assess training needs and manage the design and delivery of education and training programmes relating to medical procedures under the guidance of the Lead Nurse. Oversee clinical training database to evidence compliance with requirements of professional and regulatory bodies (NMC, CSP, CQC and Ofsted)

About us

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport operating under the aegis of the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. The Trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), care homes, outreach, health and family services. The Trust specialises in providing integrated education and care for children and young adults with the most complex neuro-disabilities, including children with a combination of deafness, blindness, autism spectrum conditions and attendant profound physical and multiple learning disabilities and /or difficulties (PMLD), collectively often described as a high needs or complex needs.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,250 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0319-26-0000

Job locations

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary Lead on the development and delivery of clinical training and competency checking to ensure the broader workforce are able to carry out delegable medical procedures required to support the needs of children and young adults at the Seashell Trust Develop and maintain systems to record and review the effectiveness of clinical training and manual handling guidance and risk assessment Seashell Trust Strategic Priorities: through our people we will 1. Help children and young adults to live their best lives Help children and young adults with the most profound and complex needs, and their families, to live their best lives and be happy and valued members of their communities. 2. Provide high quality education and care Provide high-quality, coordinated, and seamless specialist education, care, communication skills, therapy and early intervention services for students from across the UK. 3. Be an employer of choice Be an employer of choice, engage with and value our team and forge strong links with partners and sector leaders to develop the range of specialist services, provision, training and training facilities offered by Seashell. 4. Lead good practice and innovation Establish Seashell, its School, College and campus as a regional, national and international centre of excellence for children and young people with complex needs. 5. Focus on wellbeing, sport and recreation and bonds with local communities Place inclusive wellbeing, sport and recreation at the heart of our work, with a regional and national centre for student and community use. 6. Deliver strong management and leadership Underpin the work of the Trust with robust financial practices, safeguarding of our children and young adults, good governance and a supportive approach to our colleagues. Main Duties Teaching and training Designing and delivering high quality clinical training reflecting needs of the current student cohort Develop induction training materials to ensure all contact staff receive robust training in all clinical mandatory areas e.g. BLS and anaphylaxis Support the development of a blended learning approach to clinical training including the content and production of e learning packages and assessment tools

Job description

Job responsibilities

Summary Lead on the development and delivery of clinical training and competency checking to ensure the broader workforce are able to carry out delegable medical procedures required to support the needs of children and young adults at the Seashell Trust Develop and maintain systems to record and review the effectiveness of clinical training and manual handling guidance and risk assessment Seashell Trust Strategic Priorities: through our people we will 1. Help children and young adults to live their best lives Help children and young adults with the most profound and complex needs, and their families, to live their best lives and be happy and valued members of their communities. 2. Provide high quality education and care Provide high-quality, coordinated, and seamless specialist education, care, communication skills, therapy and early intervention services for students from across the UK. 3. Be an employer of choice Be an employer of choice, engage with and value our team and forge strong links with partners and sector leaders to develop the range of specialist services, provision, training and training facilities offered by Seashell. 4. Lead good practice and innovation Establish Seashell, its School, College and campus as a regional, national and international centre of excellence for children and young people with complex needs. 5. Focus on wellbeing, sport and recreation and bonds with local communities Place inclusive wellbeing, sport and recreation at the heart of our work, with a regional and national centre for student and community use. 6. Deliver strong management and leadership Underpin the work of the Trust with robust financial practices, safeguarding of our children and young adults, good governance and a supportive approach to our colleagues. Main Duties Teaching and training Designing and delivering high quality clinical training reflecting needs of the current student cohort Develop induction training materials to ensure all contact staff receive robust training in all clinical mandatory areas e.g. BLS and anaphylaxis Support the development of a blended learning approach to clinical training including the content and production of e learning packages and assessment tools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Hands on experience of working with people with complex disabilities
  • Delivery of training
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development within a clinical setting
  • Experience of contributing to risk assessments for children and young people with complex disabilities
  • Ability to deliver excellent presentation facilitation and coaching skills
  • Able to effectively liaise with all levels and disciplines
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • skills
  • Awareness of current issues in nursing / allied health professionals and ability to disseminate updates through appropriate forums
  • Ability to manage and plan own workload

Desirable

  • Member of relevant professional networks e.g. RCN (Royal College of Nursing)
  • Adult training qualification
  • Design and development of training packages
  • Experience of supporting and delivery of training relating to tracheostomy care
  • Experience of supporting children and young people with diagnosis including epilepsy, diabetes, CHARGE, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Conditions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Hands on experience of working with people with complex disabilities
  • Delivery of training
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development within a clinical setting
  • Experience of contributing to risk assessments for children and young people with complex disabilities
  • Ability to deliver excellent presentation facilitation and coaching skills
  • Able to effectively liaise with all levels and disciplines
  • Critical analysis skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • skills
  • Awareness of current issues in nursing / allied health professionals and ability to disseminate updates through appropriate forums
  • Ability to manage and plan own workload

Desirable

  • Member of relevant professional networks e.g. RCN (Royal College of Nursing)
  • Adult training qualification
  • Design and development of training packages
  • Experience of supporting and delivery of training relating to tracheostomy care
  • Experience of supporting children and young people with diagnosis including epilepsy, diabetes, CHARGE, cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Seashell Trust

Address

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Business Partner

Ferhan Zaheer

ferhan.zaheer@seashelltrust.org.uk

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,250 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0319-26-0000

Job locations

Seashell Trust

Stanley Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 6RQ


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